You can almost ALWAYS make it work. At the coffee shop, at the airport, even at Denny's! Here are some tips to help you make a good choice when you initially think there might not be one: 1) Scour the menu for any indication of fresh fruit or veggies. While crewing for my husband's last […]
Read More ›When you're planning your meals for the week, don't be scared to combine non-traditional food items. Add strawberries to your steamed broccoli with grilled chicken breast or orange segments to your kale & sashimi lunch. Combining foods often serves not only to taste great, but it often allows the body to absorb more nutrients. In […]
Read More ›A client asked me yesterday what I eat before I go for a training run. It depends on several factors: -How long is the run? -How far? -What intensity? -How much time will elapse between eating & training? My breakfast of choice before training is either one of my smoothies (I've posted the recipes before, […]
Read More ›On Training Peaks- more to follow…different caloric ranges, more plans for athletes, plans for new moms, busy, traveling executives, just to name a few! Check it out: http://home.trainingpeaks.com/training-and-nutrition-plans.aspx?c=229429
Read More ›You needn't be a Certified Trainer or Nutritional Counselor in order to make a difference. In fact, I'd venture to say that both professionals and 'regular' (those who do not happen to work in my field) people are needed in order to make a difference. When your friends, neighbors, colleagues and parents' at your children's […]
Read More ›The next time you're tempted to have 'just a bite' of those leftover Christmas Cookies or Grandma's Christmas Pudding late at night (why you still have those in the house is a whole other topic!), or any time, for that matter, STOP IT!First, think about whether you really are hungry or possibly just bored or […]
Read More ›A common trend I notice in many eggplant recipes is the notion that since this veg soaks up so much oil, one needs to keep adding more and more oil while cooking. I disagree! If, for example, you're sauteing it with garlic and oil in a cast iron skillet, you may find that initially, […]
Read More ›I've published my smoothie recipes before, but here's another way to keep them interesting- try coconut oil in lieu of almond butter! Coconut oil is the only source of medium-chain triglycerides and is also very indicated for promoting intestinal health. Plus- it tastes great! 8oz brewed, chilled, UNSWEETENED green tea (or other favorite herbal tea) […]
Read More ›Here's a delicious version of a classic: Combine fresh basil, garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, walnuts and a squeeze o fresh lemon in a food processor and whiz. Using your meat tenderizer, pound chicken cutlets til thin. Spread the marinade on the meat and let sit in the fridge for an hour or […]
Read More ›If you're heading back to work tomorrow after a nice holiday break, make it a point to start the New Year with healthy food to bring with you to work, from here on out. Shop for w few days at a time and spend an hour in the kitchen steaming your veggies, grilling your chicken […]
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